The Boston Red Sox have surfaced as a possible free-agent destination for Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena after consecutive Wild Card losses to the New York Yankees left the club searching for more offensive punch.

Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and ownership are weighing options to build a deeper postseason roster, with a right-handed bat viewed as a priority amid a crowded outfield that already includes Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran.

A potential early-December lockout adds urgency, as teams must balance available talent against payroll commitments and roster construction before the market freezes.

Arozarena, a three-time All-Star, drew attention after agent Scott Boras described talks with Boston as heavy during general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas, according to reporting by The Athletic’s Jem McCaffrey.

Boras stopped short of confirming negotiations specific to Arozarena but signaled broad interest from the organization.

“I’ll let them decide (on what’s) aggressive,” Boras said. “All I know, the communication has been heavy, and there’s a real understanding from ownership on down that they want to advance.”

The agent also noted Boston’s stated goal of moving past the Yankees following back-to-back early exits.

Arozarena produced an .865 OPS with 26 home runs and 26 stolen bases across 154 games in 2026. His 5.7 bWAR ranked among the American League’s top 10 position players, trailing only Abreu’s team-leading 5.9 mark.

Boras highlighted the outfielder’s consistent power-speed combination and a .380 on-base percentage as key selling points in a free-agent class short on proven bats.

Signing Arozarena would cost Boston a draft pick after the Mariners extended a qualifying offer. The Red Sox have accepted similar penalties in recent winters when they landed Alex Bregman and Ranger Suarez.

Adding another regular outfielder would force roster decisions. Reports indicate Arozarena could share left field and designated hitter duties with Anthony if the club moves pieces.

ESPN analyst Paul Hembekides projected a four-year, $104 million contract for Arozarena and suggested trading Duran to open a spot.

The Athletic has forecast a similar four-year, $108 million pact, underscoring the size of the expected investment.

Sports Illustrated has raised questions about Arozarena’s defensive limitations and whether the long-term cost fits Boston’s current group.

For now, the connection remains a projected fit rather than a confirmed pursuit. Boras has confirmed active dialogue with the club but has not disclosed any formal offer involving Arozarena.